Are you over-stressed about hair loss? Try using onions to prepare homemade hair packs and masks to fight against hair loss and boost hair growth. It is an old folk remedy.
My grandmother had suggested me to use onions for making hair masks. Since then I have said goodbye to hair fall and it has boosted my hair growth.
Onion juice hair masks
- Onion juice
- Onion and honey
- Onion juice and olive oil
- Onion juice and coconut oil
- Onion juice and castor oil
- Onion and almond oil
- Onion juice and curry leaves
- Onion juice and yogurt
- Onion and egg
- Onion juice and garlic
- Onion juice and ginger
- Onion juice and lemon
- Onion juice and potato
- Onion juice and amla
- Onion juice, Aloe vera and vitamin E capsule
- Onion and rum
- Onion juice, coconut and henna
- Onion juice and nigella seeds
Onion juice hair mask
This is the most basic technique that I followed initially. After couple of weeks I mixed other ingredients with onion juice.
Ingredients
- Onion
Directions
- Grind onion in a mixer.
- Add little water.
- Strain the mixture.
- Apply it to the hair and massage in circular motion for few minutes.
- Keep it like a hair mask for 1-hour.
- Rinse with shampoo.
- You can add 3-4 drops of essential oil to get rid of the smell.
Onion and honey hair mask
This pack helped me to make my hair look shiny and lustrous.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup onion juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Mix ¼ cup onion juice and 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Apply it to the roots.
- After 30 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
- Repeat 2 times a week.
Onion juice and olive oil hair mask
Olive acts as an anti-dandruff and nourishes the hair.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons onion juice
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Mix 3 tablespoons of onion juice and ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
- Massage your hair with it.
- Rinse after 2 hours with mild shampoo.
- Repeat 2-3 times a week.
Onion juice and coconut oil hair mask
It prevents against hair fall. I usually prefer to add some essential oil in this mixture for a pleasant aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon onion juice
- Essential oil
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
- Add 1 tablespoon onion juice to it.
- Add 2-3 drops of essential oil for aroma.
- This is optional. Massage it on the scalp for 3-4 minutes.
- Rinse after 30-40 minutes.
- Repeat twice a week.
Onion juice and castor oil hair mask
If you want to boost your hair growth, this pack works like magic.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons onion juice
- 3 teaspoons castor oil
Directions
- Mix 3 teaspoons of onion juice and 3 teaspoons of castor oil.
- Apply on the scalp and hair.
- After 2 hours, rinse with shampoo.
- Repeat thrice a week.
Onion and almond oil hair mask
It fights against thin hair and baldness. This mask gives amazing results. You can add argan oil for faster result.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon almond oil
- 2 teaspoon onion juice
Directions
- Mix 3 tablespoon of almond oil with 2 teaspoon of onion juice.
- Apply it on the scalp.
- Massage in circular motion.
- Leave it overnight.
- Rinse in the morning.
- Repeat 3-4 times in a week.
Onion juice and curry leaves hair pack
This combination is excellent for hair growth and anti-aging.
Ingredients
- Curry leaves
- Onion juice
Directions
- Blend curry leaves to form a paste.
- Mix onion juice to it.
- Apply it on the hair.
- Rinse after 1-hour.
- Repeat twice a week.
Onion juice and yogurt hair pack
It is one of the easy nourishment pack.
Ingredients
- Onion juice
- Yogurt
Directions
- Mix equal amount of onion juice and yogurt.
- Apply on your scalp.
- Rinse after an hour.
Onion and egg hair pack
This combination makes the hair look shiny and lustrous.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion juice
- 1 egg
- Essential oil
Directions
- Mix 1 tablespoon onion juice and 1 egg.
- To get rid of the smell you can add few drops of essential oil.
- Whip the mixture.
- Apply it on the hair and cover it with a shower cap or cloth.
- After 20-30 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
- Use it once a week.
Onion juice and garlic hair pack
It strengthens and nourishes the hair and helps to get rid of itchy-scalp.
Ingredients
- Onion juice
- Garlic
Directions
- Mix onion juice with 4-5 grated garlic.
- Apply it to the scalp and massage in circular motion.
- After 30 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water.
Onion juice and ginger hair pack
It reduces hair fall and improves its quality.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger juice
Directions
- Mix 1 tablespoon onion juice with 1 tablespoon ginger juice.
- Apply it on the scalp.
- After 30 minutes, rinse it.
Onion juice and lemon hair pack
It strengthens the hair, balances pH level and boosts hair growth.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
- Mix 1 tablespoon onion juice with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Apply it on the scalp.
- Massage in circular motion.
- Rinse after 30 minutes.
- Repeat 2-3 times a week.
Onion juice and potato hair pack
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion juice
- 2 tablespoon potato juice
Directions
- Mix 1 tablespoon of onion juice and 2 tablespoon of potato juice.
- Apply it on the scalp.
- Gently massage in circular motion for 10 minutes.
- Rinse after sometime.
- Use it on alternate days.
Onion juice and amla hair pack
Ingredients
- 5 teaspoons onion juice
- Amla juice
Directions
- Mix 5 teaspoons of onion juice and amla juice.
- Apply it on the scalp.
- Massage in circular motion.
- Keep it overnight.
- Rinse it in the morning.
Onion juice, Aloe vera and vitamin E capsule hair pack
It nourishes your scalp and makes the hair silky in texture. It also boosts the hair growth.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons onion juice
- 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
- 2 Vitamin E oil capsule
Directions
- Mix 3 teaspoons of onion juice, 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel and 2 Vitamin E oil capsule.
- Massage it on the scalp in circular motion.
- Rinse after 2 hours.
- Repeat this twice a week
Onion and rum hair mask
This is best for the people who cannot stand the smell of onion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rum
- Onion
Directions
- Take a cup of rum and soak onion pieces in it.
- Leave it overnight.
- In the morning remove the onion pieces.
- Apply this liquid on the scalp.
- Massage for some time and rinse with shampoo.
Onion juice, coconut and henna hair mask
It helps to increase the hair volume and makes the hair healthy.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons onion juice
- 3 teaspoons henna
Directions
- Mix 3 teaspoons of onion juice, 3 teaspoons of henna and 2 teaspoons of water to form a runny paste.
- Apply it to the scalp and massage in circular motion for a few minutes.
- Leave it for 45 minutes.
- Rinse with mild shampoo.
- Repeat this once a week.
Onion juice and nigella seeds (kalonji) hair pack
It improves the hair texture.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup nigella seeds
- 4 teaspoons onion juice
Directions
- Take ¼ cup of nigella seeds.
- Add ¼ cup water to it.
- Grind it to form a paste.
- Add 4 teaspoons of onion juice to it.
- Massage it on the scalp in circular motion.
- Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse with shampoo.
- Use this on alternate days.
FAQs
Onion juice is known to contain sulfur which helps increase blood circulation to the hair follicles, promoting hair growth and reducing hair fall.
Simply apply the onion juice to your scalp and massage it in before rinsing it out with warm water.
It is recommended to apply onion juice to your hair every 2-3 days.
Yes, some people may experience scalp irritation when using onion juice on their hair.
No, onion juice does not work for everyone as it depends on the individual’s skin type and reaction.
You can add some lemon juice, rose water, or a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Use onion juice on the affected area for two to six weeks to see visible regrowth.
Of course, you can but consult your doctor first. Also, it is advisable to use natural homemade products in place of commercially manufactured preparations for more effective results and negligible side effects.
People with sensitive skin who are allergic to onions may suffer side effects like scarring, itching, and redness of the skin.
Eating raw onions or drinking onion juice may not have the same effects on your scalp as applying freshly prepared onion juice directly on the affected area for hair regrowth.
